Hero Bautista defends Bistek: My brother is not a drug protector, I am the protector of my brother

"I rise to express my intentions maybe a month or weeks sa journey ko na ito. I am Hero Bautista now signing off. I am a victim of a drug menace. Babalik po ako more mature at lalaban sa drugs."These were the words of Hero Bautista, brother of Herbert Bautista in a privilege speech where he admitted he failed the drug test and also took the opportunity to bid his fellow councilmen goodbye, at least for the time being.

He said that he voluntarily undergo rehabilitation and will come back soon.

He also defended his brother Bistek against speculations that the latter is a protector of drug syndicates in the city.

“My brother is not a drug protector, I am the protector of my brother,” he said.

Herbert on the other hand said that he will not use his influence as a mayor to save Hero.